Peggy Jean Stanfill Ward, age 87, passed away peacefully Saturday night in Jackson due to complications from COVID-19.
She was born September 9, 1932 in Henderson county to the late John and Ruth Stanfill. She was a active member at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she also served as a elder. She worked many years in the insurance business in Jackson.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Edgar O. Ward Jr.; her daughter, Sherry Jean Ward Austin; and two brothers, Johnny Stanfill and Bill Stanfill.
She is survived by her son, Dan Ward; one brother, Gerald Stanfill; and several grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Memorial Gardens with Terry Hunley officiating. Burial will follow the service.
